Community❯Volunteering

Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.

Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!

We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.

You might help with:

• Athlete escorts: Guide swimmers from staging to their lanes and then to awards.
• Timing: Time races and call the finish order.
• Results: Deliver and record race results.
• Awards: Prepare medals and ribbons and help with presentations.
• Developmental skills: Help with staging, escorting, and timing for the morning skills competition.

Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!

You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.

All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.

📝 How to join as a volunteer

1. RSVP here so we know you’re joining our Meetup group.
2. Register directly with Special Olympics Oregon and choose your shift (link here or in comments). Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a volunteer spot.
3. Watch for a Meetup message from me! I’ll check in to confirm your shift, help with questions, and coordinate our group.

Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.

Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.

📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!

You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!

Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.

Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!

Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛

Halloween is always such a fun, magical night. Unfortunately in the light of the morning, candy wrappers, damaged decorations and abandoned costumes can be found littering the streets. Join the Grout PTA and the Oregon Outdoor Law Project for a post-Halloween, kid-friendly cleanup around Grout Elementary. 🎃🎃🎃Costumes encouraged but certainly not required. 🎃🎃🎃 Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Meet us under the covered basketball court at the back of Grout Elementary. Look for the playground off of 32nd Ave. Address: 3119 SE Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97202 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, buckets and bags. Please feel free to bring your own supplies. Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Abundant street parking on 32nd and 31st Transit: 17-Holgate (SE Holgate & 32nd Stop ID: 2719) Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams

Onigiri Action is an annual event by the Japanese Culture Club. Students make onigiri (rice balls), enjoy tea, and send a photo that helps provide five school meals to children in need worldwide. Everyone is welcome! Located in the Student Union (Bldg. 10). Gresham Campus Map

Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

This TKO Saw School training event is for volunteers, professionals, and agency staff who are looking to receive an initial crosscut saw certification, recertification, or advancement in certification to the B level. We will be utilizing the new USFS Saw Training curriculum, “Developing Thinking Sawyers”.

Initial Crosscut Saw Bucking Certification (3 days): You must be at least 16 years old to attend. Every saw operator must be certified to ensure safe and quality work. This session is for those who do not have a USFS saw certification card or those who are pursuing advancement in their current certification. The course will cover key safety procedures and best practices for clearing trails effectively in challenging and potentially hazardous situations. Day one is a 7-8 hr classroom (PowerPoint and video instruction) with possible field instruction depending on the weather conditions. Day two is a 1-2 hr review followed by 4-6 hrs of field practice. Day three will be 6-8 hrs of field evaluations. Candidates typically receive an “A” level certification. Candidates who demonstrate extensive skill and leadership with considerable hands-on saw experience may receive “B” level certification.

**A current First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend the field portions of this event, and for saw certifications to be valid. Per Forest Service policy, this certification must involve an in-person component and is not valid if performed entirely online.**TKO staff, volunteers, professionals, and USFS staff cannot use crosscut saws or chainsaws unless they hold a recognized and valid sawyer certification, First Aid, and CPR card. You can enter your current or expired First Aid/CPR certification by clicking on this link. First Aid/CPR Certification Record.

American Red Cross CPR/First Aid – find a class

First Aid CPR Training | Oregon Trails

Note: Please bring work gloves, safety glasses, and hard hats. Some of these PPE items can be provided by TKO staff if needed. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Potential cancellation: We will not work in the field if the weather is not safe for our team.

Directions and how to receive important information about this event: Event details, including directions and meeting information, will be emailed to you 48 hours before the event. If you’ve previously unsubscribed from Eventbrite emails, your inbox might block this message. To ensure you receive our event details, login to Eventbrite, visit Account Settings, and check the box for “Important reminders for my next event.”

What to bring:

• Food for all three days of the event
• Plenty of water for all three days of the event
• Snacks
• Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat
• Hand sanitizer
• Pack to carry all your gear on the trail

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Boots must cover your ankles. No tennis shoes allowed.)
• Work gloves
• A long-sleeved shirt is a requirement
• Long pants are required
• Face Mask (optional for indoor class, optional for outdoors)
• Rain gear as appropriate for the weather

Questions?

Please contact Vito Perrone at [email protected]

Send me an email if you want to join our waitlist for this workshop.

Additional Information:

Check out the TK-U Saw School page for more info.

Saws That Sing. A guide to using crosscut saw.

One moving part: The Forest Service Ax Manual

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature and one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors, and we commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, talk with a TKO leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the anonymous post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Volunteer Opportunity Help sell raffle tickets at the Blazers vs. New Orleans game to raise funds for GiGi's Portland Playhouse. About the Program Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. Volunteering at this opportunity will help us acquire critical funds to keep our playhouse serving the community through 2027 and beyond! About the Project GiGi's Portland Playhouse has an amazing opportunity to participate and benefit from a 50/50 raffle with the Trailblazers on November 29th, 2026 and we would love 20-30 volunteers to help to sell 50/50 raffle tickets to earn 25% of net proceeds directly for GiGi’s Playhouse. The details are as follows: Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans on Sunday, November 29, 2026 Arrival Time & Location: Arrive by 12:45 PM at the Rose Quarter Box Office (1 N. Center Court St.) to check in with staff. Time Commitment: Approximately 3 to 4 hours selling raffle tickets until the raffle closes (around halftime) Who Would Be a Good Fit: Energetic, mobile volunteers comfortable walking around the arena for 3+ hours (seated kiosk positions available for up to 2 volunteers upon request). Perks & Prep: Complimentary game tickets may be available (confirmed 1–3 days prior); please eat and hydrate before arriving. Use the following Link to Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9A929A4F5C52-67221029-raffle Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 16+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Use the link provided in the description to register. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Join Tualatin Riverkeepers at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro as we begin a long-term restoration project!

Our first step is to cut back blackberry and make space for underplantings of native plants. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, soil health, and human connection throughout the park.

Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instructions are provided.

Thank you to our partners at the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services for supporting this project!

Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.

For ages 13–19

• Organizer: ABOB PDX (AC, Court, Em, and Kailey)
• Ride Length: 8-15 miles
• Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
• Audience: General (all ages)

#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is a loop ending with refreshments and giveaways at Abernathy.

All bodies are good bodies and all bikes are good bikes!

Roth Park restoration project with SOLVE was a huge success. The Landscape Committee of Roth Estates is now planning to address the trash in the Columbia Slough between Roth Park and Marine Drive. The Clean Up will be made up of neighbors that will use their kayacks to collect trash in the slough. Others on shore will collect the trash to be picked up by SOLVE. Tools for the project will be requested from SOLVE. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Roth Park, NE Suttle between NE 4th and 5th, Portland OR 97211 Address: Northeast Suttle Street Portland, 97211 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Volunteers, kayaks, rakes, gloves Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Ample street parking Transit: Not available nearby Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Project Information:

We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.

Hiking information:

We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

• Plenty of water
• Snacks/lunch
• Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
• Sunscreen + insect repellent
• A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
• TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
• Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Join Eco Club and the Moreau Center for Service and Justice to give a little TLC to the local neighborhood after Halloween festivities. After holidays like Halloween, we tend to see a spike in litter on and around campus and we have the opportunity to change that on November 1st from 1 to 3pm! We will walk along Willamette Blvd and around through N Fiske Ave, N Yale St, and N Van Houten Ave. At the start, meet us for check in on the walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. There, we'll have all supplies provided including gloves, garbage bags, vests, and grabbers. We'll also have snacks and donuts available to kick off the event. This event is open to the UP community as well as other neighborhood locals and anyone who wants to volunteer. We will have restrooms available on campus, and there is plenty of parking available. Please register in advance so we make sure to have enough cleanup supplies. Please bring your own trash grabber if you have one. All ages are welcome. We recommend working in pairs or small groups, dressing for the weather, and bringing a waterbottle. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the concrete walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. It is next to the small parking lot connected to the Chiles Center. Look for the SOLVE sig

The milestone of 1,000 blankets is being celebrated at the Samaritan Lodge in downtown Milwaukie. The gathering features light refreshments and cake, with opportunities to relax, make squares, pick up yarn to take home, or help lay out a blanket. Guests can also view the blanket that marks the 1,000 milestone.

RSVP required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and neighbors for a morning of planting new trees throughout this large stormwater site. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as…

The first Gather at Greely Friday. The Ridgefield Family Resource Center hosts a card-writing workshop for World Kindness Day. You write notes of encouragement, and they go into the snack bags the Resource Center sends home with local students. Free, family friendly, live music.

Join us at The East County Library in Room 2H/J to get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free. Plus, "shop" for gently used clothing at our free clothing swap. Underground parking is available at the library and overflow parking is available at the City Hall parking lot across the MAX tracks. This event is hosted by the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, Gresham Free Swaps and the City of Gresham.

Check-in is from 10:00 am-noon. Checked-in items will be repaired until 1:00 pm.

• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric items – including sock and sweater mending.
• Broken lamps, fans, clocks, vacuums, small kitchen appliances.
• Broken jewelry clasps, earring hooks. No fine jewelry.
• Manual garden tool sharpening: pruning shears, loppers, shovels and spades. No handsaws, knives or power tools.
• Electronics repairs and computer cleaning and tune-ups. These categories generally take longer, and may be limited to one item per person.

Please note: bikes, televisions, microwaves, small engines and fine jewelry are not repairable at this event.

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item: parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, instructions manuals, etc. 
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may be able to fix up to one item per person.  
• Our volunteers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources unavailable at the event. 
• There may be a wait, depending on the number of repairs.

Coats and winter wear in good condition is this event's featured swap item. "Shop" for previously loved clothes and bring some to share with others.

• Find original styles not in stores.
• Extend the lifespan of clothes already in circulation.
• Be environmentally friendly and economical by wearing secondhand items.
• Clothing donation or Repair Cafe participation isn't required to participate in the swap. Please bring your own bag. Master recyclers will be available to answer questions about reuse and waste prevention.

Follow Gresham Free Swaps and Gresham Repair Cafe on Facebook for future events.

For more information, contact us at [email protected]  or 503-618-2525.

Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park, Portland Parks & Rec, and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change at the site.

How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks! You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What we provide: Gloves and all necessary tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact [email protected] to arrange bus fare.

Health and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.

Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near sharp prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. Bathrooms are available for this event.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By transit: Take Bus #75 to SE 45th/Nehalem, then walk about half a mile west on SE Crystal Springs Blvd. Turn south (left) onto 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction of the Springwater Corridor Trail and the Johnson Creek boardwalk Or take the MAX Orange Line to SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek and walk south along the Park & Ride lot to the Springwater Corridor Trail. Walk east on the Trail for a little under a mile to reach the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By car: park near the intersection of 37th and Tenino Streets (please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or mailboxes). Take the trailhead at the end of 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Portland Parks & Recreation, and Friends of Tideman Johnson.

Advanced registration is required. Once registered, a Zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the orientation. This orientation is designed to introduce you to the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to confidently lead a litter cleanup or habitat restoration project. Whether you’re brand new to volunteering or a seasoned leader, this session will prepare you to make your first project with SOLVE a success. 🌍 During the orientation, we’ll walk through: How to navigate the Volunteer Site The stages of event leadership What to expect before, during, and after your event Resources available to support you Next steps to get your project started The final 30 minutes will be reserved for questions, so you can dive deeper into specific topics or get tailored guidance. A member of our Program Team will be your guide throughout, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way! Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: We will be meeting via Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link the morning of the orientation. What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: N/A Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Sunday, November 1st, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear. Thanks to our project partners and funders! Metro Regional Government, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and ODFW Oregon Conservation Recreation Fund. Address: 21899 Northwest Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to partici

Registration is required. Ivy Removal at Behren Woods Volunteer RSVP. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth…

Celebrate the end of the volunteer season with us as plants and wildlife prepare for hibernation, and we prepare to welcome the winter season.

Join PP&R for our final volunteer event of 2026 at Wilkes Park for a family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Thank you for volunteering with us.

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.

There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

Join this monthly community science monitoring program to observe seasonal changes in key culturally and ecologically important plants. You will learn to identify these plants in all life stages and contribute to critical local data! This surveying follows the same plants year-round to monitor climate change impacts and help inform our restoration efforts—directly contributing to supporting adapative restoration to keep the forest happy and healthy.

See the full schedule and sign up through our volunteer system here.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Volunteer activity includes hiking up to 2 miles down to the creek and back up to the Nature Center.

This project is supported by iNaturalist and Seeding Action!

October location is Beaverton City Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room November locations are Beaverton City Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room Please note: 11/21 project has an earlier start time How can crafting make a difference? You might wonder why all the recent fuss about knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Volunteers from the Hands On craft groups will say they love getting together to socialize with new friends and marvel over the creativity of items made. But those who really benefit from our crafting are the recipients of the handmade treasures. Join in this project and knit, machine sew, or crochet anything baby to be donated to Rose Haven, Virginia Garcia Clinic, Ronald McDonald House, Family Peace Center of Washington County, and Binky Patrol - Beaverton. A handmade item will make a loving impression on a new mom and baby. Another option - make a garment for a toddler/child/youth to be used to help diffuse trauma & negative impacts on the younger set when they have to be admitted to the hospital. Examples of what we make: Booties, bibs, burp cloths car seat blankets, crochet hats, blankets, for Virginia Garcia Clinic and nursing covers for the hospital etc. We make: new, single layer, tied fleece blankets for children and teens for Rose Haven and Ronald McDonald house. In the winter, we sew warm fleece hats and new seasonal crochet or knits to all ages. ​Hospitals are not accepting yarn-based items due to Covid and RSV. We provide newborn and hats to foster parents, midwifery ctrs., pregnancy resource ctrs.,0-5 teen-parent programs, and need based, school clothing closets. Things to note: 1. All volunteers must know how to knit, or *MACHINE* sew, or crochet. This (unfortunately) is not an educational/teaching experience around these skills. The opporunity is group based in that volunteers come with projects in mind and materials on hand. We gather to support each other in completing projects while centering the needs of babies and their parents. 2.Volunteers will be asked to drop off the donations to the Volunter Leaders home (near Providence St. Vincent Medical Center) or make arrangements with the Volunteer Leader for donation drop off of the donated pieces. 3. All completed donation items need to be washed prior to donation. The baby items must be scent free, please wash without a drier sheet. Hospitals do not allow donation that have scents and animal hair. All items must be cleaned for clients before drop off. Thank you! Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to attend this project. Any volunteers inviting a youth guest (anyone under 18) must stay with them the entire time. The volunteer must be the youth's parent or legal guardian. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355 or email [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunity Help restore our habitat. About the Program Metro manages 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, including 17 parks, 14 historic cemeteries and three boat ramps. By volunteering, you are helping steward these sites for generations to come. Volunteers will learn about native plants, non native plant management, managing for nature in urban spaces, while building community. About the Project Join Metro Parks and Nature at the Glendoveer Nature Trail (use entrance at NE 148th and Halsey) as we tend to a nature patch along the trail, adjacent to the parking lot entrance. Participants will plant native plants and tend to the nature patch near the entrance of the parking lot on 148th and Halsey. All tools and supplies provided, in addition to some light refreshments. For more information, visit: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/events/stewardship-day-glendoveer-2026-11-06 Requirements Age: All ages are welcome; those under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Sign-up using the link above or use the "express interest" button below for our partner to contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style! The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on November 15, from 1pm-5pm. We are back at the Albina Branch Library this month. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome! Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space! Thanks to the taxpayers of Multnomah County for the beautiful new building!

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On the second Sunday of most months, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter.

If you are able, the suggested cost for the soup is $5 to help us cover the cost of ingredients.

Please supplement the offering by bringing the following to share:

• Breads
• Treats
• Snacks/sides
• Kid-friendly prepackaged drinks

Spoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly.

It takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers, cooks, servers, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Barbara M.

Advance registration is requested. Ellsworth Springs Native Planting Volunteer RSVP. Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for Ellsworth Springs East Urban Natural Area. We’ll plant over 700 native plants in an area that volunteers cleared from ivy earlier this year! This work improves the health of the forest by reestablishing a diverse mix of over…

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

The Quilts of Love group creates quilts for families served by Path Home whose mission is to empower homeless families to get back into housing and stay there. Quilts are shared with families as they transition from the Path Home shelter to permanent housing. The group meets every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm in the undercroft room directly below the Eliot Chapel. Contact Kathleen V for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity As a tree planting volunteer you will be guided on how to plant trees and make a difference in a few short hours! About the Program Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution: planting trees, together. Since 1989 Friends of Trees has planted 1 Million trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in six counties across two states. We’ve done this by bringing together over 75,000 community members, and while implementing and growing programming that aims to do this work inclusively and equitably. About the Project Join Friends of Trees and Clean Water Services for our final weekend of planting at Jackson Bottom Wetlands this season. We'll be planting plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs in the eastern section of this 635-acre wetland complex before the rainy season comes and the wetlands are submerged in water for the winter! We'll see you there! Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun! →Visit the Friends of Trees site to sign up! Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 6+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun! Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

After a successful season of paddling and rentals, it’s time to tuck away the Cook Family Park fleet for winter! We need volunteers to help transport canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from Cook Family Park to our storage shed near Sherwood.

Volunteers will help load boats onto trailers and vehicle roof racks, transport them to storage, and unload them for the winter. Have a vehicle roof rack or utility trailer? We’d especially appreciate your help!

Ready to lend a hand? Join us to wrap up the season and help keep our fleet ready for another year on the river.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park for our monthly volunteer event to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Woods Park. Volunteers will be maintaining the trails in the park. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. No experience needed. Tools, gloves, water, coffee, snacks and project instructions provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. Volunteers will be hiking to the project site.

Register Here

Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

• We will provide all the tools, gloves and training you will need for this volunteer work.
• In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
• While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact [email protected] before arriving with a large group. This will ensure there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more on our Volunteer Stewardship for Groups page. 

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call (503) 823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would like to participate in for service.

Contact Ahmed Yusuf at [email protected] or 503-260-2329

• Organizer: your friendly neighborhood radical nurses
• Audience: General (all ages)

looking for something to do on thanksgiving day before dinner? let's take some food to the free fridges and pantries around southeast! cargo bikes especially welcome!! this ride will happen RAIN OR SHINE!

we will be visiting multiple fridges and un refrigerated pantries - prepared meals with ingredients and dates labeled are welcome as well as personal hygiene products/socks/handwarmers/etc. feel free to bring fresh veggies! we will have a mix of perishable and non-perishable goods. things that people can take and eat in the moment - jerky, snacks, etc. are also welcome for folks without kitchen access!

route map will be posted here closer to time!

if you've got questions or suggestions before the ride please hit me up at [email protected] and any donations for the big costco run I'm did would be great (@jackdoubleback on venmo :) )

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities may include: removing invasive plants, mulching native plants, planting native shrubs and trees, and trail maintenance. We provide snacks but recommend you bring a water bottle. Restrooms are on site. Also, we also collect empty pop cans and bottles for the West Linn Food Pantry! Any help is appreciated!! Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the main parking lot near the shed. Look for the SOLVE signs. They will direct you to the correct spot. Address: 19900 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: We will provide work gloves, tools and collection containers. Restrooms: Public restrooms are available at the park. Parking: Parking is available at the park. Transit: Not available nearby Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, revi

This group of volunteers works cooperatively with handicraft projects.

These projects are made from donated materials which are then turned into useful items that are donated to various local non-profit organizations.

Contact Ruth Hamilton at 503-675-7663 for more info.

We're hosting the Portland Anarchist Black Cross for a regular prisoner letter writing event!

Writing letters to political prisoners is a gesture of solidarity to break the social isolation of imprisonment, and to show those trapped in the carceral system that there are people on the outside who support and value them. Prison is a lonely place, but for a brief moment, an incarcerated person can live life outside of prison - even if it's just as long as your letter.

No experience required, just a little of your time to write about whatever comes to your mind.

We'll be hosting this event every first Sunday from 3p to 5p!

‼️As always, events are sober, sensory-friendly, and masks are required. Find our full accessibility statement on our site

✅ Testing highly encouraged prior attending! (You can pick up a test from us for free)

Participants will plant native plants and tend to the nature patch near the entrance of the parking lot on 148th and Halsey. All tools and supplies provided.

Cost: Free
Ages: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty: Moderate

This is a drop-in event; no registration required.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

We as Ambassadors welcome and serve as an informational outlet for members and guests. We help chamber events run smoothly through volunteering and supporting staff. This committee of active Chamber members coordinate events such as: Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings and Friday AM meetings. In addition, Ambassadors welcome dignitaries and represent the Chamber at community events, forums and showcases.

Join PP&R and the Friends of April Hill Park to remove invasively growing species and support other stewardship in April Hill Park! Come when you can and stay as long as you can. We'll meet by the Giant Sequoia near the playground and then head into the park's natural area to remove invasively growing species such as English ivy.

Tools and gloves are provided for you, but remember to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather, as the ground can be uneven. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have snacks, coffee, and water for your convenience. We will instruct on the best practice and techniques for ivy removal without harming native plants. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Register Here

We will meet by the park entrance closest to SW Miles and SW 58th. There is plenty of on-street parking.

Unfortunately, this site is not easily accessible by public transportation

5737 SW Miles & SW 58th, Portland, OR 97219

April Hill Pak meeting location

Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

• In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
• Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
• All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
• While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would like to participate in for service.

Contact Monica Walker at [email protected] or 503-823-8367.

Advanced Registration: Is not required. Please sign up (green button below). Meeting Location: Meet at 346 SW Walnut St. Hillsboro. Look for the SOLVE signs. Address: 346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro, OR 97123 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests. Restrooms: Parking: Free parking is available nearby. Transit: The blue line max and 57 bus are nearby. Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Volunteers 13 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult. Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Please join the city in planting a downtown pollinator garden! We will install native plants from a Xerces Society Habitat Kit at the corner of SE 21st Avenue and Washington Street. Volunteers will chip in alongside city staff, who will demonstrate proper technique and safety before planting begins.

No gardening experience necessary. The city will supply all equipment including gloves, tools, and water. Please consider using alternative transportation and bring a reusable water bottle.

Space is limited. Families are encouraged to attend. The city asks volunteers to register by Wednesday, Nov. 4, using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/jNwmySB85f

Join us for a special cleanup event! What: Trash cleanup event on Beebe Island, a CRBC restoration site When: November 7, 2026, 10am-12pm Where: Beebe Island 12000 SE Capps Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015 (drive through the cul-de-sac and stay to the left, look for signs) What to bring: Your favorite water bottle and work gloves! What we will bring: Spare gloves, coffee, light snacks, trash grabbers, & trash bags Optional: Bring a sack lunch for a picnic after working 😎 This will be a particularly meaningful effort as the wetter times approach – lets clean up the banks of Beebe Island before the trash is washed out in the winter rain! For questions please reach out to Dakota: [email protected] RSVP below! https://clackamasriver.org/events/beebe-trash-cleanup1/ Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: 12000 SE Capps Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015 (drive through the cul-de-sac and stay to the left, look for signs) Address: 12000 SE Capps Rd clackamas, OR 97015 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Coffee, light snacks, extra gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Large parking lot of industrial building, many parking

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!

It’s finally time to plant at the beaver pond! Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library.

We’ll plant native species along the pond and stream banks beneath a canopy of Pacific willow. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health while promoting biodiversity. Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided.

Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. The site is accessible via TriMet bus line 76.

Thank you to the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting this project!

Join the Forest Park Conservancy to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Marquam Nature Park. Come join us in a community effort to rake Marquam Nature Park's trails! When leaves are left on our trails, they hold water, hide tripping hazards, and create mud. Raking leaves off our trails each autumn helps keep them in good shape throughout the winter, as well as keep trail users safer. Volunteers will be hiking to the site and will be working on maintaining the trails in the park. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, snacks, hot drinks and hand warmers provided. There is a portapotty on site.

Please register ahead of time.

Register here

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Questions
Contact Ahmed Yusuf at [email protected] or 503-260-2329

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife!

Here are a few tips to get you ready for your next stewardship event.

• PP&R staff or the partner group liaison will be on site to greet you and will provide gloves, tools, training for the day's activity, and a snack to keep you going.
• In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
• Unless otherwise noted, all events are family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event.
• Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
• While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Join us to pack menstrual and hygiene totes for community members who need them. We’ll have time to chat with Dignity Grows distribution partners, schmooze with other volunteers and, of course, pack totes! Visit our website to learn more about this program, or email Merit Pinker to get more involved ([email protected]).